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vh_bu98 · 29 May 2007, 08:50 AM

I'm currently in British Columbia, Canada and I had an opportunity to have lunch with John, aka Launch Mini, in Vancouver. He was kind enough to bring me some of his Panerais for me to look at. So here are some photos that I took, although they don't do justice on the beauty of them.

Here's a photo of John and I that the waitress took. She must had a thing for John since he was much more in focus than I am.

Unfortunately she disappeared before I was able to get a shot of her.

While waiting for John, I had to keep myself occupy with the hostess.

JJ Irani · 29 May 2007, 08:52 AM

WOW! Great pics, beautiful hostess. Hope you did something about that large swelling on her chest!!

mailman · 29 May 2007, 09:08 AM

Great to see guys from TRF get together

Looks like you guys had a good time. How couldn't you with the rack on the hostess

JJ Irani · 29 May 2007, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

Great to see guys from TRF get together

Looks like you guys had a good time. How couldn't you with the rack on the hostess

Launch Mini · 29 May 2007, 09:21 AM

I can vouch, the picture does not to the Hostess' justice either

Great to see Vu took time from his holidays to make a post to TRF

dman · 29 May 2007, 11:28 AM

Can't wait to hang out with John in just a few days time.

leopardprey · 29 May 2007, 02:24 PM

If you guys would have been wearing a Rolex or Ulysse Nardin, she might have given you her phone number!

vh_bu98 · 29 May 2007, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by leopardprey

If you guys would have been wearing a Rolex or Ulysse Nardin, she might have given you her phone number!

I was wearing my Rolex LV, although hidden underneath my jacket. Maybe I should taken it off when she was sitting next to me.

padi56 · 29 May 2007, 06:11 PM

Great pictures guys and very nice hostess.

vh_bu98 · 30 May 2007, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by dman

Can't wait to hang out with John in just a few days time.

Too bad I'll miss you when you're in Seattle. I need to get myself down to Austin some time. Let me know when you're back in Dallas.

Rubenonfire · 30 May 2007, 06:30 AM

Check out you guys! Between the watches and the waitress and the hostess....it's all deadly. Sounds like a successful outing!

Teofilo · 31 May 2007, 02:30 AM

Vu, pardon my total ignorance of Panerai watches, but what is the name of the black faced watch with the double crown in the main picture you have posted ?....a total stunner !
Is it a "classic" ie no longer available, or can it still be purchased BNIB ?
And if still available, what would the cost be ?
(you will probably tell me it hasnt been produced for 30 years and costs a fortune....but thats the price you pay when you are trying to find out new things.....and I dont mind appearing a bit thick !)

Launch Mini · 31 May 2007, 02:45 AM

THe double crown is a PAM 98.
Not 100% sure of the cost, but around $8000 and is still available if you can find them.

jasonbellevue · 31 May 2007, 03:42 PM

Gorgeous watch indeed, did a quick check on eBay, and found this preowned Pam 98 beauty - http://cgi.ebay.ca/Panerai-Pam-98-Ra...QQcmdZViewItem

vh_bu98 · 31 May 2007, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Teofilo

Vu, pardon my total ignorance of Panerai watches, but what is the name of the black faced watch with the double crown in the main picture you have posted ?....a total stunner !
Is it a "classic" ie no longer available, or can it still be purchased BNIB ?
And if still available, what would the cost be ?
(you will probably tell me it hasnt been produced for 30 years and costs a fortune....but thats the price you pay when you are trying to find out new things.....and I dont mind appearing a bit thick !)

I'm pretty ignorant of Panerai watches as well, but John is very inform and can probably answer any question you have in reference to them. And I will agree with you that the PAM 98 is a stunner. Out of all the ones that were shown to me, that was my favorite and I had the good fortune of trying it on.

I would definitly consider a Panerai as a possible dress watch in the future.

Teofilo · 1 June 2007, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by jasonbellevue

Gorgeous watch indeed, did a quick check on eBay, and found this preowned Pam 98 beauty - http://cgi.ebay.ca/Panerai-Pam-98-Ra...QQcmdZViewItem

Thanks Jason, always nice to have a rough idea of the price....I'm probably a couple of years away from even thinking about buying one, but as Vh bu98 says below, the PAM 98 is a beautiful looking dress watch......I do have a preference for a leather strap on a "going out "watch

ADISMO · 4 June 2007, 06:22 PM

do you wanna die? thats my woman! wowza!

:D smooth Pam GMT. love that leather strap. the waitress is very nice, but she appears to be weighed down with the cares of this life.

leopardprey · 4 June 2007, 08:51 PM

Yeah, shes weighed down alright! LOL

29 May 2007, 08:50 AM	#1
vh_bu98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Vu Location: Dallas area Watch: Platinum YM Posts: 2,646	Panerai over lunch I'm currently in British Columbia, Canada and I had an opportunity to have lunch with John, aka Launch Mini, in Vancouver. He was kind enough to bring me some of his Panerais for me to look at. So here are some photos that I took, although they don't do justice on the beauty of them. Here's a photo of John and I that the waitress took. She must had a thing for John since he was much more in focus than I am. Unfortunately she disappeared before I was able to get a shot of her. While waiting for John, I had to keep myself occupy with the hostess.

29 May 2007, 08:52 AM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	WOW! Great pics, beautiful hostess. Hope you did something about that large swelling on her chest!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

29 May 2007, 09:08 AM	#3
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Great to see guys from TRF get together Looks like you guys had a good time. How couldn't you with the rack on the hostess __________________ JJ

29 May 2007, 09:21 AM	#5
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	I can vouch, the picture does not to the Hostess' justice either Great to see Vu took time from his holidays to make a post to TRF __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

29 May 2007, 11:28 AM	#6
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Can't wait to hang out with John in just a few days time. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

29 May 2007, 02:24 PM	#7
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	If you guys would have been wearing a Rolex or Ulysse Nardin, she might have given you her phone number!

29 May 2007, 06:11 PM	#9
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,059	Great pictures guys and very nice hostess. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

30 May 2007, 06:30 AM	#11
Rubenonfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Ruben Location: Orange County Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,317	Check out you guys! Between the watches and the waitress and the hostess....it's all deadly. Sounds like a successful outing!

31 May 2007, 02:30 AM	#12
Teofilo Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: East Anglia Watch: 14060M,16710 PEPSI Posts: 923	Vu, pardon my total ignorance of Panerai watches, but what is the name of the black faced watch with the double crown in the main picture you have posted ?....a total stunner ! Is it a "classic" ie no longer available, or can it still be purchased BNIB ? And if still available, what would the cost be ? (you will probably tell me it hasnt been produced for 30 years and costs a fortune....but thats the price you pay when you are trying to find out new things.....and I dont mind appearing a bit thick !)

31 May 2007, 02:45 AM	#13
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	THe double crown is a PAM 98. Not 100% sure of the cost, but around $8000 and is still available if you can find them. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

31 May 2007, 03:42 PM	#14
jasonbellevue "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Jason Location: at home Posts: 5,098	Gorgeous watch indeed, did a quick check on eBay, and found this preowned Pam 98 beauty - http://cgi.ebay.ca/Panerai-Pam-98-Ra...QQcmdZViewItem __________________

4 June 2007, 06:22 PM	#17
ADISMO Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Adrian Location: Cali Watch: Seadweller Posts: 122	do you wanna die? thats my woman! wowza! :D smooth Pam GMT. love that leather strap. the waitress is very nice, but she appears to be weighed down with the cares of this life.

4 June 2007, 08:51 PM	#18
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Yeah, shes weighed down alright! LOL

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